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SUMMARY:Yde and Olive: a Medieval Love Story in Lancaster
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 4th December \nThe Stables\, private venue in central Lancaster. \nEmail clairehannah1@googlemail.com to book and for address. \nSuggested donation £10 – £15\, \nArrive at 7pm for 7.30. \n… \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow. \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-a-medieval-love-story-in-lancaster/
LOCATION:The Stables\, Central Lancaster\, Lancaster
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T144049Z
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SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Keele University
DESCRIPTION:Keele University Chapel | Monday 24 November 2025\n6:30 – 8:30pm\nFREE ENTRY \nBook tickets: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/events/2025/november/ydeandoliveamedievallovestory/yde-and-olive-a-medieval-love-story-1.php \n… \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow. \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-keele-university/
LOCATION:Keele University Chapel\, Keele University\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, ST5 5NN
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DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250828T192906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T204848Z
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SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at the Pankhurst Centre\, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:18.30-21.00\nPankhurst Centre 60-62 Nelson Street Manchester M13 9WP \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yde-et-olive-a-medieval-love-story-tickets-1796578126539 \n… \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow. \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-the-pankhurst-museum-manchester/
LOCATION:Pankhurst Centre 60-62 Nelson Street Manchester M13 9WP\, 60-62 Nelson Street\, Manchester\, M13 9WP
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SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Edinburgh University
DESCRIPTION:Hunter Lecture Theatre\, Edinburgh College of Art\n74 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF \nBook tickets \n  \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow. \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’ \n 
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-edinburgh-university/
LOCATION:Hunter Lecture Theatre\, Edinburgh College of Art\, 74 Lauriston Place\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9DF
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20240915T143851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T184844Z
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SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Leamington Literary Society
DESCRIPTION:Oddfellows Hall\, 22 New Street\, Leamington Spa CV31 1HP \nBooking details: https://searchout.warwickshire.gov.uk/group/251/leamington-literary-society \n  \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow. \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’ \n 
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/storytelling-at-leamington-literary-society/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250522T211840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T103901Z
UID:398-1758135600-1758146400@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at A Sting in the Tale\, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Lock 91\, Deansgate ( 9 Century Street\, Manchester M3 4QL )\nThe doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Finish by10pm.\nTickets:  £8 or £6 concession\nPay on the door\, we take both card and cash (though prefer cash of course 🙂\n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow.  \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’ \n 
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-a-sting-in-the-tale-manchester/
LOCATION:Lock 91\, 9 Century Street\, Manchester\, United Kingdom\, M3 4QL\, Lock 91\, 9 Century Street\, Manchester\, M3 4QL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250219T154856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T154941Z
UID:377-1754035200-1754672400@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Sidmouth Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:For festival tickets and schedules\, see https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-sidmouth-folk-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250522T211221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T222113Z
UID:396-1753473600-1753482600@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Shaggy Dog Storytellers\, Hebden Bridge
DESCRIPTION:20.00-22.00\nStubbing Wharf\, Hebden Bridge \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow.  \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nTickets: Soon available on Eventbrite and via https://www.facebook.com/events/715311324564525/ \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’ \n 
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-shaggy-dog-storytellers-hebden-bridge/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20240915T143637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T181637Z
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SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at the Société Internationale pour l'étude du théâtre médiéval Colloquium\, University of Fribourg
DESCRIPTION:Yde and Olive will be told as a public event as part of the conference. \nDetails for bookings coming soon.
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/unruly-woman-at-the-societe-internationale-pour-letude-du-theatre-medieval-colloquium-university-of-fribourg/
CATEGORIES:Academic,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250715T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250715T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20240915T133914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T210150Z
UID:268-1752607800-1752615000@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Sheffield Storyforge
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yde-and-olive-a-medieval-lesbian-romance-told-by-daisy-black-tickets-1376138811229?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow.  \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nTickets: Soon available on Eventbrite and via https://www.facebook.com/storyforgesheffield \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’ \n 
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-sheffield-storyforge/
LOCATION:The Fat Cat\, 23 Alma Street\, Sheffield\, S3 8SA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250115T225744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T200104Z
UID:342-1752521400-1752528600@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Ropetackle Storytellers\, Shoreham
DESCRIPTION:Tickets soon to be available at https://ropetacklecentre.co.uk/ \nJoin the mailing list to hear when tickets are released: https://mailchi.mp/38c4aef60e37/ropetacklestorytellers \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow.  \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-ropetackle-storytellers-shoreham/
LOCATION:Ropetackle Arts Centre\, Little High Street\, Shoreham-by-Sea\, BN43 5EG
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250115T224358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T180743Z
UID:334-1751920200-1751925600@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Leeds International Medieval Congress
DESCRIPTION:Yde and Olive  will be performed as a public event on Wednesday of the week-long conference. \nTickets: https://www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2025/events-2/yde-and-olive-a-medieval-lesbian-romance/ \n20.30-22.00\, Stage@Leeds \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow.  \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-leeds-international-medieval-congress/
LOCATION:University of Leeds
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250115T225448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T162321Z
UID:340-1750876200-1750969800@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at the MAMO conference\, King's College\, London
DESCRIPTION:Conference registration opens soon: https://themamo.org/conference-registration/ \n  \n 
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-the-mamo-conference-kings-college-london/
LOCATION:King’s College London Chapel\, Kings College\, Strand Ln\, London\, WC2R 2LS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250115T230427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T160208Z
UID:349-1747164600-1747171800@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Lichfield Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Door time: 7:15pm\nStart time: 7:30pm\n\n\n\n\nKings Head\, Lichfield\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: wegottickets.com/event/653599 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool. Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong. To help them grow straight.From their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water.The baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow.They were given a name. Yde.\nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’. And ‘Her’.Baby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned.\nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds. So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen. Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over monarchs and finding comfort in her new clothing. Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own…\nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love.\nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip.
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-lichfield-storytellers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250502T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250216T181157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T181318Z
UID:364-1746214200-1746459000@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at May Heydays Folk Festival\, Evesham
DESCRIPTION:Festival site: https://mayheydays.org.uk/ \n‘Yde and Olive’ will be told as part of the festival programme: https://mayheydays.org.uk/programme.html \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow. \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-may-heydays-folk-festival-evesham/
LOCATION:The De Montfort School\, Evesham\, Evesham
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250216T180537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T180736Z
UID:360-1743598800-1743607800@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive in Middlesbrough
DESCRIPTION:  \n13.00.  More details to come soon. \nTickets: Email daisy-removethis@daisyblack.uk (delete the obvious) to book. \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow. \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-in-middlesborough/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250115T230118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T175129Z
UID:346-1743103800-1743111000@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Leicester Storytelling Circle
DESCRIPTION:27th March\, 7.30pm The Guildhall\, Leicester \nTickets: https://www.leicestermuseums.org/event-details/?id=6fdc7329-cec9-4f39-9d67-c6e606009475 \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow. \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’ \n 
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-leicester-storytelling-circle/
LOCATION:The Guildhall\, Guildhall Lane\, Leicester\, LE1 5FQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250115T225218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T173228Z
UID:338-1743018300-1743026400@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive ONLINE with Live to Your Living Room
DESCRIPTION:Tickets:  https://livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/daisy-black-yde-and-olive/ \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow.  \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’ \n 
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-online-with-live-to-your-living-room/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250115T224702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T160444Z
UID:336-1741201200-1741208400@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at University College Chapel\,  Oxford University
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: Daisy Black\, Medieval Storytelling Performance of ‘Yde & Olive’ Tickets\, Wed\, Mar 5\, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow.  \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-university-college-chapel-oxford-university/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20250115T223645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T225948Z
UID:331-1740844800-1740852000@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at IVFDF\, Sheffield
DESCRIPTION:I am performing Yde and Olive as part of the Inter Varsity Folk Dance Festival (this year held at Sheffield University). \nFestival details and tickets: https://sheffield-ivfdf.org.uk/ \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow.  \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’ \n 
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-ivfdf-sheffield/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250201T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20240915T133142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T223343Z
UID:265-1738420200-1738425600@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at Wolverhampton Literature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \n  \nThe baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound\, tenderly and close\, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. \nFrom their cradle\, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest\, the rush of poured water. \nThe baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked across their brow.  \nThey were given a name. Yde. \nAnd with it came flocking other words. ‘She’.  And ‘Her’. \nBaby Yde scrunched up her nose\, and yawned. \n  \nYde grew up reading of knights\, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage\, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man\, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom\, fighting battles\, outwitting thieves\, winning over kings and finding comfort in her new clothing.  Until one day\, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own… \nStoryteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise\, high adventure\, public baths\, gender fluidity\, straight-talking angels\, and the power of queer love. \nWeaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song\, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks\, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter\, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip. \nThis show is 90 minutes long\, and suitable for ages 13 and up.  Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nFeedback from the world premiere at the Gender and Medieval Studies conference\, Lincoln: \n‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’. \n‘The story itself was so complex and layered\, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’ \n‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’. \n‘Incredible storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’. \n‘I loved hearing about medieval queer history and experiencing such a beautifully told story!  Immersive and full of suspense and empathy.’ \n‘I was not expecting the tale to be so creative and hilarious! Delightful blending of historical facts\, audience interactivity and joy.  Helps the audience understand queer experiences and historic struggles and awakens the past.’ \n‘Such a powerful and accessible way to share a story and create something so beautiful about tolerance.’
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-wolverhampton-literature-festival/
LOCATION:Bantock House\, Finchfield Road\, Wolverhampton\, WV3 9LQ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241113T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20240915T132855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T132855Z
UID:261-1731524400-1731531600@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Death's Grin: A Night of Shared Stories with Daisy Black and Jason Buck
DESCRIPTION:Storytellers Daisy Black and Jason Buck dig into their repertoire of shadows to bring you light and dark stories about redemption\, grief and laughter in the face of Death’s grin. With one teller’s tales setting another teller thinking\, this performance weaves a rich thread of tales that\, like an individual’s life\, will never be told in the same way again. The audience will gain a good understanding of how people in the past conceptualised death\, wove stories around it and coped with grief and loss through humour\, faith and storytelling. \nThis event is sponsored by the Being Human Festival and the University of Wolverhampton. \nBook tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/being-human-festival-deaths-grin-a-night-of-shared-stories-tickets-993204670907
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/deaths-grin-a-night-of-shared-stories-with-daisy-black-and-jason-buck/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton Art Gallery\, Lichfield St\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1DU
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T110000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling workshop for the ‘Seven Sages’ research project\, University of St Andrew’s
DESCRIPTION:A tailored workshop on storytelling with challenging medieval texts.  Commissioned by the University of St Andrew’s for artist practitioners working on their ‘Seven Sages’ project.
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/storytelling-workshop-for-the-seven-sages-research-project-university-of-st-andrews/
LOCATION:University of St Andrew’s
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Whitby Folk Week
DESCRIPTION:At Whitby\, Daisy will be running a week of fun and accessible Playford dance workshops\, as well as calling for various evening event across the festival.
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/whitby-folk-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240802T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240809T170000
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SUMMARY:Sidmouth Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:At Sidmouth I will be calling a Playford workshop\, a mixed dance and running Party Playford\, as well as performing with GogMagog Molly. \nSee https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/ for tickets and details.
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/sidmouth-folk-festival/
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SUMMARY:'Storytelling for Medievalists' workshop at Leeds International Medieval Congress
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URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/storytelling-for-medievalists-workshop-at-leeds-international-medieval-congress/
LOCATION:University of Leeds
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240627T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240627T170000
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SUMMARY:Yde and Olive at the Gender and Medieval Studies Conference\, Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:I will be premiering the first telling of my new story show\, ‘Yde and Olive’\, in front of the medieval specialists whose work has inspired it. \n‘Yde and Olive’ is a haunting and courageous medieval story containing a trans-lesbian romance\, high adventure\, public baths and a straight-talking angel. \nI hope to tour this new show for public audiences between 2025-6.  Watch this space!
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/yde-and-olive-at-the-gender-and-medieval-studies-conference-lincoln/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240619T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20240602T120107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T120107Z
UID:253-1718780400-1718832600@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:Unruly Woman at Birmingham Storytelling Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Storyteller and academic Daisy Black presents an indecorous assortment of medieval tales from around Europe about women who gain the upper hand – or\, occasionally\, the upper arse. \nThese are stories of sex\, of disguise and deception\, of arse-kissing\, and of women finding creative\, naughty and cunning ways to overcome the restrictions placed upon them by their gender and class. \nInterlacing medieval fables and romance with bawdy folk songs\, this one-woman performance pays homage to literature’s original ‘nasty women’. \n\n\nBook online: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/621075 \nOr pay on the door \nTickets £10 \nDoors open and food served from 6:30pm. Performance 7:30pm.
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/unruly-woman-at-birmingham-storytelling-cafe/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240524T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240527T170000
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CREATED:20240602T121001Z
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SUMMARY:Chippenham Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Daisy will be calling 7 events at Chippenham\, including workshops covering theatre and Playford’s dances; dance technique and theatre games for dancers\, and calling the Zesty Playford and Ultimate Contra sets. \nSee https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/int/ShowPerf?id=1054 for her full list of workshops. \n 
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/chippenham-folk-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240503T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171723
CREATED:20240602T121135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T143947Z
UID:259-1714723200-1715014800@daisyblack.uk
SUMMARY:'Broken Shells' at May Hey Days
DESCRIPTION:Daisy will be telling her storytelling show ‘Broken Shells’ and running a storytelling workshop at May Hey Days\, Evesham.
URL:https://daisyblack.uk/event/may-hey-days/
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